Auckland Museum Workshops - Volcanoes

Join other home educated families exploring the Auckland War Memorial Museum and participating in workshops to learn about the fascinating science behind volcanoes and how they shape our world!

There is 3 sessions to choose from depending on your child's age.
Only 30 ākonga spaces available on each session.

Please ensure you know how to qualify to enter the Auckland Museum (workshops are free to Life Learners families from outside of Auckland but there may be an entry into the Museum required).
https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/visit/tickets

Supervisor Ratios are:

ECE – 1:3, Y1-4 – 1:6, Y5-6 – 1:7, Y7-8 – 1:10, Y9-13 – 1:30

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10am Volcano Adventurers (ECE age) 30-40 minutes
Get ready to ignite young minds with the power of volcanoes! Our hands-on learning programme brings the awe-inspiring world of volcanoes to life, sparking curiosity and creativity in young explorers. Through exciting activities and interactive experiences, children will uncover the science behind volcanoes while immersing themselves in a vibrant Māori story that celebrate these magnificent forces of nature.

Learners will:
· Explore the fascinating connections between people and the world of volcanoes through pū rakau
· Name and identify the different parts of a volcano
· Create a scientific erupting volcano
· Learn what to do in an earthquake
· Explore volcanic rocks
· Celebrate learning through song and dance

11.30am Volcanoes: The Floor is Lava (Years 1 - 4) 50 minutes
12.30pm Volcanoes: The Floor is Lava (Years 5-13) 60 minutes
Explore the earth underneath your feet! Thanks to our partnership with Toka Tū Ake Natural Hazards Commission this programme is free and delivered by our educators in your school or here at the Museum.

Learners will connect with their local volcanoes, explore different types of volcanic eruptions and participate in a rock sorting challenge. Learners are also put to the test to see how they would prepare for a volcanic eruption.

Learners will:
· Describe Auckland's volcanic field and identify volcanoes near their school
· Make comparisons to different types of volcanic eruptions
· Identify different types of volcanic rock
· Gain an understanding of the preparation and response to a volcanic eruption or natural disaster

Please ensure if you book in with this event you show up.
We are very appreciative of the Auckland War Memorial Museum for giving our families this opportunity at no cost!

- This helps to keep Life Learners build good reputation with the host companies kindly providing great opportunities for the home educated community.
- There is a limit of participants in the workshop - by not showing up for your booking someone else may miss out.
- Not showing up on free events without communication to cancel your booking may result in restrictions on booking with Life Learners Home Education Enrichment.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE AUCKLAND MUSEUM:
(you will be asked to agree you have read and understand with your booking)

Orientation Video
Please watch with the youth you are taking before you attend the event.

Be on time!
Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your first session time.

Familiarize yourself here for maps, exhibit closures, eating rules, bag rules & all other important information.

Large bags and backpacks cannot be taken into the galleries - Bag storage is limited and on a first come first served basis. It is highly recommended that if possible bags in your vehicle.

Where to Meet - click here for the museum map.
Musuem Staff will be waiting to meet you from 15 minutes before your session on the in Te Ao Mārama (South Atrium entrance facing Newmarket) so that we can begin our first programme on time.

• A short welcome and health and safety briefing will be delivered to the entire group upon arrival. Please ensure you attend this welcome as there will not be multiple briefings.
  
  About the Education Session:
  Education sessions are led by a Museum Learning Specialist, which will be held in our Learning Labs on Level 1.

  • Parents or a an allocated supervisor for your child/children must be present for all education sessions.

  • Museum Learning Specialists are not responsible for managing student behavior. Behavior management will be deferred to each parent.

  • Students will have the opportunity to engage with the handling collection. If you could encourage students before their visit to consider how they handle and respect museum specimens, objects and spaces.

  • Photography is welcome.
    
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